• Guatemala

Meson Panza Verde hotel review, Antigua, Guatemala

Volcano climbers can spoil themselves either pre or post their ascent at this boutique haven.

• Nina Karnikowski

• Top 10s

The world's 10 best cities for walking

No one walks in LA. Tell people you’ve decided to stroll even a few blocks and they’ll look at you like you just announced you’re swimming to Hawaii. You’re what? Just take a taxi.

• Luxury holidays

My plane, my way

Eight countries, three weeks, 87 strangers: Paul Sheehan boards a private jet for a serial adventure.

• Inspiration

Shaken and still stirring

Rhymer Rigby discovers colonial Antigua and neighbouring Lake Atitlan are red-hot attractions.

• Inspiration

24 hours in Antigua

Along cobblestone streets, Melanie Ball discovers fresh coffee and traditional weaving in a city flanked by volcanoes.

• Travel tips

Linger longer, learn the lingo

Steve McKenna learns how to wrap his lips around 'Espanol' with the locals in Latin America.